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Data Starter: Public spending on education as % of GDP in selected countries 1971-2023

Elizabeth Veal

7th January 2025

What has been happening to public education spending in selected developing nations compared to high-income countries?

Using these OurWorldinData chart about public spending on education as a % of GDP answer the following questions:

  1. Which developing country (of selected countries) saw the biggest percentage point increase in the % of GDP spent on public education between 2010 and 2021?
  2. Compare the trend in public spending on education as a % of GDP of Brazil and Indonesia in 2023 with that spent by high-income countries.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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